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HRS §703-300 Definitions relating to justification
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§703-300 Definitions relating to justification. In this chapter, unless a different meaning is plainly required: "Believes" means reasonably believes. "Deadly force" means force which the actor uses with the intent of causing or which the actor knows to create a substantial risk …
HRS §703-301 Justification a defense; civil remedies unaffected
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§703-301 Justification a defense; civil remedies unaffected. (1) In any prosecution for an offense, justification, as defined in sections 703-302 through 703-309, is a defense. (2) The fact that conduct is justifiable under this chapter does not abolish or impair any remedy for s…
HRS §703-302 Choice of evils
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§703-302 Choice of evils. (1) Conduct which the actor believes to be necessary to avoid an imminent harm or evil to the actor or to another is justifiable provided that: (a) The harm or evil sought to be avoided by such conduct is greater than that sought to be prevented by the l…
HRS §703-303 Execution of public duty
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§703-303 Execution of public duty. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), conduct is justifiable when it is required or authorized by: (a) The law defining the duties or functions of a public officer or the assistance to be rendered to a public officer in the performance of th…